British Isles
Friday, 31 March 2017 11:19
To be taken seriously, must you hide your faith?
Tim Farron, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, has expressed his disappointment with how society continues to be suspicious of people who have faith. Speaking to the Evening Standard, he suggested people are afraid to talk…
Friday, 31 March 2017 11:17
Down’s Syndrome Awareness Week (20-26 March)
‘We’re not so different, you and me’ is the theme of My Feral Heart, a British film about a young man with Down’s Syndrome (DS). At the heart of the film are two intertwining themes: we…
Friday, 31 March 2017 11:15
Fracking in the UK
Anti-fracking activists placed adverts in Leeds bus-stops stating that thousands of gallons of fracking fluid could be headed for the city. This overnight action was part of a national ‘Break the Chain’ fortnight, which also saw…
Friday, 31 March 2017 11:13
Unhealthy foods and child obesity
A House of Commons health committee has recommended tough new measures to tackle childhood obesity, including restricting supermarkets’ discount offers on unhealthy food. They are disappointed with the Government’s weak plans to fight obesity, and said…
Friday, 24 March 2017 09:17
Friday Focus: pray for five neighbours
Loving your neighbour begins with sacrificing time to pray for them. Bringing five neighbours before God regularly, praying for them to become Christians, will lead to people getting to know Jesus for themselves. Neighbourhood Prayer Network…
Friday, 24 March 2017 09:15
Westminster terrorist attack
On Wednesday a British-born man, Khalid Masood, drove a car along the pavement on Westminster Bridge, knocking down, injuring and killing pedestrians. He then ran towards Parliament and fatally stabbed an unarmed policeman. Armed security police…